His Light is still shining! Will you help us take Light and Love to children in orphanages?


     
     What does that mean? Jesus' light came during a dark time, according to verse 5. Sadly, mankind didn't respond very well. The second phrase of this verse is sometimes translated as "the darkness did not overcome it," or "the darkness did not comprehend it." The original Greek word is katalmbano, which can mean "acquire," "grasp," or "lay hold of." Since light is associated with knowledge, this in part means that Jesus was not (is not) understood by the world. Many people who reject the gospel do so because they misunderstand it. This inability to see Jesus for what He truly is has more to do with a person's stubbornness than with their intellect (John 7:17). The evidence is there, but those who prefer darkness will not see it for what it is. This also has a sense of "seizing," as in taking possession. Of course, the world would physically "grasp" the person of Jesus (John 19:18), but it could not overcome the Messiah (John 19:19–20).

      I hope you enjoy our daily "good news" messages! The orphan children of Russia are hearing the good news of Jesus Christ through Natasha Kirillova and Big Family Mission.

      You can partner with Help for Children, St. Petersburg, Russia, to take love, hope, friendship, and lots of hugs to children in state-run Russian orphanages.  

      First, I will be delighted if you will sign up for our monthly newsletter, featuring monthly reports from our Russian orphan ministry team.  Your interest and prayers will be a tremendous blessing for the children!
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Natasha Kirillova with the girls at Jukki orphanage
  Our ministry teams are the only adult friends or family for many of the children.  These faithful volunteers need our financial help to:
  • Give children special treats like fruit, tea, and cake when they visit; 
  • Provide games, craft, and sports items for orphanages;
  • Supply special medicines and vitamins for children;
  • Celebrate children’s birthdays;
  • Give clothing items like socks and underwear.

   The need to help orphans in Russia is great:  over 3 million orphans and children at risk. Without help, an orphan’s future is bleak: prison, violent death, drugs, alcoholism, prostitution, suicide.

As a partner for the orphanage ministry team, you will receive:
  • News about the team you are partnering with (photos, etc.)
  • Information about the orphanage you are helping
  • Photos and occasional videos about the children and ministry to the children.
  • Information about how you can send cards, letters, small gifts to children if you wish.

We need your help in the year ahead… will you join with us?

You can start with a monthly donation of as little as $5.  A donation of just $15 per month provides full funding of ministry to one child.  If you decide to discontinue your partnership at any time, for any reason, you may do so. 

You can donate securely online or through the mail, using your credit card, debit card, bank transfer, or check.  Just click on the GO TO button to go to our donation page.


We are praying that YOU will join with us in 2018!

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